Digital literacy effect on the academic performance of students at higher education level

The purpose of the current study was to explore the effect of digital literacy on academic performance of the students at higher education level. The study was mixed method and data were gathered with a questionnaire & semistructured interviews. The validity and reliability of the scales were ensured through experts’ opinion, pilot testing and Croanbach Alpha score. The population comprised the students of MS/M. Phil & Ph. D. A sample of 800 students was selected randomly from 10 Universities. The statistical tests like mean, standard deviation and correlation were used. Results revealed that digital literacy had significant effects on communication skills, research skills and confidence of the students and insignificant effect on students’ CGPA.